SA12 7ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 7ET

SA12 7ET, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population. This SA12 7ET crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA12 postcode area, which has experienced 251 crimes and a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA12 7ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 7ET, encompassing approximately 4362 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA12 7ET area, explore the SA12 7ET Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA12 7ET Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Silver Close with total crimes: 11
  • St Asaph Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 3

SA12 7ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.776.67%
Anti-social behaviour163.6733.33%
Shoplifting53.670.00%
Public order31.15-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.69-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour123.44140.00%
Public order72.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60150.00%
Shoplifting51.15150.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.480.00%
Public order74.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-50.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3235.71%
Public order74.3675.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.1533.33%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-85.71%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.40-39.13%
Shoplifting73.21250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.60-14.29%
Public order41.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.544.55%
Anti-social behaviour75.2740.00%
Public order41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-25.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.86-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Public order40.92300.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.46-80.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.0926.32%
Shoplifting105.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.860.00%
Shoplifting84.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.83500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.8818.75%
Criminal damage and arson44.36-20.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.480.00%
Shoplifting83.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.19-5.88%
Public order43.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-25.00%
Shoplifting20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202419
June 202419
May 202414
April 202423
March 202422
February 202424
January 202419
December 202319
November 202316
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 202410
January 20248
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA12 7ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Silver Close
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour11
  • 2. St Asaph Drive
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Maes Y Drindod
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Gordon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Amber Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Timbre Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southville Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Briar Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. White Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lupin Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Russet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rhodfa Gwifr
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Iris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Border Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Trinity Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. South Cross Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Ffordd Deg
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Heol Southdown
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Gordon Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Heol Y Gwlith
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Tir Morfa Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sepia Close
    Total1
    Drugs1